Health of hedgerows
Between now and 31 May, find a short piece of hedge – between 3 and 5 metres will do – and answer a few short questions that we’ve put together with the help of our friends at the Tree Council.
Please take the survey here on the CPRE website.
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
Due to the resignation of Charles Evans there is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor.
Following the recent budget setting by Somerset Council.
Various recent developments have increased the number of walkers travelling between Castle Cary Railway Station and Alhampton.
There is still a councillor vacancy. Please contact the Clerk for more information.
Due to the resignation of Councillor Lynne Hughes and the sad sudden death of Councillor Roger James there are two vacancies on the Parish Council.
Somerset Council has launched a ‘call for sites’ which will run for 8 weeks from 20 May 2024. The deadline for submissions is 15 July 2024.
Please see below the results of the survey conducted at the Community Engagement Event held by the Parish Council. Survey Results DPC Speeding RESULTS
A public consultation on the Council’s budget will launch later this afternoon.
It will offer a chance for people to have their say in light of the financial emergency, which was called in November.
PCC Mark Shelford has launched a survey asking if local people support his proposal to increase the precept – the policing part of the council tax – by at least £10 a year for the average band D household.
A really important community engagement sessions into the speed of vehicles in and through the parish will take place on Thursday 7th December
LCNs have a range of local representatives, including your local Parish Council, and are an additional forum and ‘voice’ for our communities.